AP: Libby Trial Sheds Light On White House

[lligrd]

Good overview of trial so far.

Libby trial sheds light on White House By TOM RAUM, Associated Press Writer
39 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - Sworn testimony in the perjury trial of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby has shone a spotlight on White House attempts to sell a gone-wrong war in Iraq to the nation and Vice President Dick Cheney's aggressive role in the effort.

Special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald rested his case against Cheney's former chief of staff on Thursday in a trial that has so far lasted 11 days. The defense planned to begin its presentation Monday.

The drama being played out in a Washington courtroom goes back in time to the early summer of 2003. The Bush administration was struggling to overcome growing evidence the mission in Iraq was anything but accomplished.

The claim about weapons of mass destruction that was used to justify the U.S.-led invasion in March 2003 had not been supported. Insurgent attacks were on the rise. Accusations were growing that the White House had distorted intelligence to rationalize the invasion.

more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070211/ap_on_go_pr_wh/libby_and_cheney_s_world;_ylt=AlT936Y54VX588kxUwZbnoms0NUE

[oldtimecanuk]

1. Yep, and they still occupy the WH.....Incredable... eom

[emulatorloo]

2. I voted it up -- at four stars now -- this needs lots of eyeballs

am emailing it as well.